OTTAWA --- In the world of hockey the NHL All-Star game is fun to cover but when news breaks about Sidney Crosby all of a sudden that’s the top story.

Pat Brisson, Crosby’s agent shed some light on his recent diagnosis of a vertebrae injury which may be a clue into getting Crosby out of the concussion zone and back on the ice. The Penguins reacted well after getting the news.

“They have always been very supportive, Mario and Ron. They were very pleased to hear that.”